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Cream Cheese Danish

Cream Cheese Danish: Indulge in Flaky Breakfast Bliss

Savor the delightful Cream Cheese Danish, a flaky pastry filled with a rich cream cheese mixture, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Thawed but cold for best results
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese For a different flavor, try substituting with mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust to personal taste preferences
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a unique twist
  • 0.5 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional, can be omitted if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Helps stabilize the cream cheese filling
For the Finish
  • 1 egg Egg For egg wash, gives a golden finish
  • 1 tablespoon Water Mixed with egg for the wash
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving
  • Fresh Berries Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and all-purpose flour until smooth.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled puff pastry until ¼ inch thick and transfer to the baking sheet.
  4. Score the pastry into thirds vertically and cut diagonal slits on the outer sections.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly down the center of the puff pastry.
  6. Fold the sliced edges of the pastry over the filling in a crisscross pattern.
  7. Beat the egg with water to create an egg wash and brush it on the pastry.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and add berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until assembly for best results. Be cautious not to overfill the pastry, and adjust baking time to achieve a golden color.

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